What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Inventory Manager position at Elco Lighting?
Position Summary We are hiring a Senior Inventory Manager with strong experience in manufacturing environments to lead inventory control across our production and warehouse operations. This role will be pivotal in ensuring optimal stock levels, materials planning, and alignment with production cycles. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of inventory flow in a make-to-stock or make-to-order manufacturing setting and brings 5 years of hands-on experience in inventory and materials management. College Degree Required. Key Responsibilities Lead physical and cycle count programs, including reconciliation and root cause analysis of variancesOversee end-to-end inventory management for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods across warehouses and production linesCollaborate with Production Planning, Procurement, and Engineering teams to align inventory strategies with production schedules and BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracyImplement lean inventory strategies to reduce waste, improve turnoverMonitor and maintain inventory control systems, ensuring real-time visibility of material movement and availabilitySupport new product introduction by ensuring inventory readiness and proper SKU setupDevelop and mentor warehouse and inventory control teams, instilling best practices in accuracy, safety, and process improvementMaintain compliance with quality standards, OSHA regulations, and internal SOPs related to materials handling and storage Qualifications Minimum 5 years of inventory and materials management experience in a manufacturing or Industrial production environmentProven expertise in managing raw materials, and finished goods inventoryFamiliar with lean manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and JIT inventory principlesExcellent leadership, planning, and communication skills across multiple departmentsProficiency in Excel and data analysis for inventory forecasting and optimizationExperience with root cause analysis and continuous improvementBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred What We Offer Competitive salary with performance-based growth opportunitiesMedical and Dental Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysProfit SharingYearly Reviews
Salary : $35 - $40